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Bike Gallery, an institution in Portland with six local stores, is running an interesting new ad in the Willamette Week. The ad is a ‘Plea to Portland Cyclists’ and it implores people on bikes to wear bright clothing, use lights, and obey traffic laws. Here’s the ad:
The CRC FEIS, now available for viewing at locations throughout Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s been several months since I last chimed in on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project. Somehow, despite many lingering questions — especially around its funding plan — the $3.5 billion project which has been a roller-coaster of controversy and stops … Read more
Yes that’s a gas tank.See more photos below.(Photos © J. Maus) With the Oregon Manifest set to start tomorrow, I’ve been thinking a lot about just what exactly is the “ultimate modern utility bike.” I’ve also been thinking about the many people in our community who make bikes. From the visionary ‘velocipedes’ of Neal Fegan, … Read more
Last night a 22-year-old Southeast Portland man riding a bicycle and a Portland Police criminalist driving an official vehicle were involved in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard. Photo from the scene by reader Joe Doebele.
Updated flyer– JPG / PDF – Even after the large-scale, volunteer search effort in the Riddle area was downsized yesterday (not “called off” like I initially reported), the search for Mark Bosworth continues. It’s now been six days since Mark was last seen at a Cycle Oregon campsite in Riddle. The big development yesterday was … Read more
This photo, taken at 7:28 this morning, shows the impact of sun glare.(Photo © J. Maus) Last year about this time I shared a friendly warning about the perils of sun glare. It just so happens that the sun rises and sets about the same time as the peak AM and PM commutes when lots … Read more
Expect more signs like these popping up all over Oregon.(Photo © J. Maus) At their meeting in John Day this morning the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Commission voted unanimously to to designate three new State Scenic Bikeway routes. That brings the total to four and the new routes join the existing Willamette Valley Scenic … Read more
A volunteer search party combs the woods near Yokum Road just outside Riddle.(Photo: Steve Durrant) With no significant leads and no trace of Mark Bosworth in five days of searching rural Douglas County, officials have shifted gears away from the large-scale, volunteer search effort. “The volunteers have been asked to go home,” shared volunteer Mickey … Read more
Jonathan Reed of Quixote Cycles is confident in his entry and can’t wait to see what others have created.(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re not excited about the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge yet, I have no other choice than to seriously question your love of bicycles. Some of the most accomplished bicycle minds in … Read more
A group of volunteers at the debriefing session after a full day of searching rural Douglas County for Mark Bosworth.(Photos: Steve Durrant)
Berm taking shape at Ventura Park Pump Track.(Photos: Tom Archer)
LeMond is still riding strong.(Photo: LeMond Fitness) Greg LeMond, the Nevada-born bike racer who endeared himself to millions as the first American to win the prestigious Tour de France, is set to make an appearance in Portland this Thursday (9/22). LeMond, who won the Tour in 1986, 1989 and 1990 and is now CEO of … Read more